Project Management Specialist - Woodstock, NL, Canada - SWJ Technology

Description

PURPOSE:

Under general supervision, this position supports project and subproject leadership by creating, preparing,
and coordinating interdepartmental processes. Initiation of target‐oriented controlling of the project,
timely execution of committee preparation, and assignment tracking.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Planning and Coordination:

• Integrates tracking of planning processes in the project in cooperation with the subproject teams and involved departments.
• Customize and track process in the PM tool Jira.
• Creates measures in the case of recognizable goal deviations for the observance of product and production goals in coordination with project leadership.
• Plans and supports planning workshops with subproject leaders of the various shops.
• Assigns, monitors, controls and ensures the completion of work packages regarding the planning objectives as well as the maintenance of open issues lists for the project.
• Reports project status to plant and project leadership.

Methods:

• Establishes and applies efficient ways for managing and controlling target‐oriented processes.
• Organizes production planning summaries and the production plant's project‐oriented meetings.
• Ensures communication and the target‐oriented information flow in and out of the subprojects.
• Integrates the use of methods and instruments of project management.
• Documents methods in the spirit of best practices for execution within the project and future projects.

Processes:

• Creates new processes to support target achievement regarding costs, milestones, and quality in the project.
• Coordinates and prepares various meetings and related documents in coordination with the subproject leaders.
• Highlights deviations regarding aligned processes.
• Project Controlling
• Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or industrial engineering or related area or equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of five (5) years' of relevant professional experience in the following area(s):
• Project planning/management or/and project execution setting.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Fluent in German speaking is a Required
• Intense coordination with German departments
• Act proactive and be communicative
• Vast experience in milestone planning and risk management
• Moderate meetings, take notes, and track progress.
• Fluent in MS PowerPoint and experience in reporting to Management
• Interdisciplinary team orientation, flexibility w/persuasive power
• Conflict resolution ability, with excellent communication skills
• Data management and strong organization skills
• Working knowledge of MS office software, especially MS PowerPoint

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Advanced presentation design skills, with Think‐Cell plugin experience
• Certificates for agile project management (e.g. Scrum Master)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to, sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs
• Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:

• Location: Woodstock, AL
• Schedule: Day Shift
• Assignment Start: 01/16/2024, 1-year contract, with potential for contract extension or direct-hire

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This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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